✦ CANCER + COSMETIC BREAST SURGERY

Oncoplastic Lumpectomy

Q: How is oncoplastic lumpectomy different from regular lumpectomy?

Oncoplastic techniques allow wider tumour removal while reshaping the breast at the same time, preserving natural contour and symmetry. The cosmetic outcome is significantly better, especially for larger or awkwardly placed tumours.

Q: Will both breasts look symmetrical after surgery?

Symmetry is a key goal. When needed, the opposite breast is gently reshaped in the same sitting so that both breasts look balanced after surgery and after radiotherapy settles.

Q: Will I still need radiotherapy?

Yes, most patients still receive radiotherapy after oncoplastic lumpectomy to reduce the chance of cancer returning in the breast. The treatment is usually well-tolerated.

Q: Will the cosmetic outcome last long-term?

Oncoplastic techniques are designed to give durable, natural-looking results. Healing settles over several months, and most women are very happy with the long-term appearance.

Combines complete cancer removal with plastic surgery techniques to maintain breast shape and symmetry — offering excellent cosmetic outcome along with strong cancer control.

90–150 min PROCEDURE

1–2 Days HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

2–3 Weeks RETURN TO WORK

What is Oncoplastic Lumpectomy?

Oncoplastic Lumpectomy combines the principles of complete cancer removal with plastic surgery techniques to preserve and even enhance the natural shape and symmetry of the breast. It is particularly valuable when the tumour is in a cosmetically challenging location, when a wider area needs to be removed, or when symmetry between both breasts is a priority. Dr. Tejasree Vengala, an experienced female breast surgeon in Hyderabad, performs oncoplastic lumpectomy at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, offering excellent cancer clearance with outstanding cosmetic outcomes.

Suitable for women with early breast cancer needing wider excision, tumour in a cosmetically sensitive area, larger breasts where reshaping benefits both sides, or when symmetry and body image are important priorities.

How the Procedure Works

Anaesthesia & Detailed Planning

Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. Pre-operative markings are made on the breast for the planned cancer removal and reshaping.

Tumour Excision

The cancer is removed with a healthy margin using a carefully planned incision that doubles as a cosmetic incision.

Tissue Rearrangement

Healthy breast tissue is rearranged using plastic surgery techniques such as displacement or replacement flaps to fill the cavity.

Symmetrisation (if needed)

If significant volume has been removed, the opposite breast can be reshaped in the same sitting to maintain symmetry.

Closure & Recovery

Skin is closed with fine sutures and skin glue, with attention to scar placement. Most patients are discharged within 1–2 days.

Outcomes

90–150 minDURATION

1–2 DaysHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

3–4 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Combines cancer surgery with plastic surgery principles
→Allows wider excision while maintaining breast shape
→Better cosmetic outcome compared to standard lumpectomy
→Symmetrisation of the opposite breast in the same sitting
→Improves emotional wellbeing and body image
→Sensitive, private care by a female breast surgeon

Oncoplastic surgery is a beautiful blend of two disciplines — the precision of cancer surgery and the artistry of plastic surgery. When done well, the patient gets clear margins, a balanced shape, and a scar she can live with comfortably for the rest of her life.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is oncoplastic lumpectomy different from regular lumpectomy?+

Will both breasts look symmetrical after surgery?+

Will I still need radiotherapy?+

Will the cosmetic outcome last long-term?+

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